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What Does the UK Actually Manufacture? - Data Dive
It's common to think that the UK doesn't actually manufacture anything these days, and assume that the UK has left manufacturing in the past. However, the stats show that's not true. Manufacturing is growing in the UK and there are some...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Adair Turner: The Consequences of Money-Manager Capitalism
In the wake of World War II, much of the western world, particularly the United States, adopted a new form of capitalism called “managerial welfare-state capitalism.” The system by design constrained financial institutions with...
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The Queen's Speech Explained - Brexit Explained
Yesterday the UK's Parliament officially re-opened with Queen Elizabeth the Second making a speech to Parliament. This speech, written by the government, explains the priorities for the year ahead and what Johnson's administration...
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How Will Trade Work After a No Deal Brexit? - Brexit Explained
We know a lot will change in the UK and EU if there is no deal reached between the two. However, one area which will be affected more than almost any other is trade. So how will trade operate in a no deal world?
Curated Video
Globalization and its Impact on Businesses and International Trade
This video provides an overview of globalization and its impact on businesses and international trade. The speaker talks about the concept of globalization, the biggest companies in the world that operate on a global scale, and the...
Curated Video
Competition Policy: Principles and Practices in the UK
This video introduces the topic of competition policy and explains why governments are interested in promoting competition. It outlines the benefits of competition, such as lower prices for consumers and the idea of consumer sovereignty....
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of Bulgaria
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Bulgaria.
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Trade After Hard Brexit: WTO Rules Explained
There has been a lot of talk about World Trade Organisation rules coming into force after Brexit. These are the rules and principles which would guide the UK's trade relationships after leaving the EU. So what will trade be like for the...
Curated Video
CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Security and the Information Life Cycle
Security must be applied to all phases of the information life cycle, from collection to its eventual archiving and deletion. This includes data security techniques such as tokenization and masking while considering how laws apply to...
Curated Video
Scenario Planning and Risk Assessment for Business Uncertainty
The video discusses the importance of scenario planning for businesses in responding to uncertainty and unexpected events that may disrupt their projections and performance. The presenter discusses the various types of risks that...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Crisis and a More Cohesive Europe
In part 3 of INET's interview with Erik Berglöf, he discusses how the crisis stressed the new growth model of European enlargement and integration, and put the new system at a crossroads
Curated Video
Trading Blocks: Types and Impacts on Businesses
This video covers the topic of trading blocs around the world. It describes how the rise in value and size of trade between major countries and regions has been facilitated by globalization and the integration of countries through...
Financial Times
Brexit: what does the indicative vote actually indicate?
MPs in the UK's House of Commons have had their say on how Britain should leave the European Union from a customs union to a second referendum. But what does it mean? The FT’s Robert Shrimsley examines the data behind the eight votes...
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Johnson’s New Brexit Deal Explained (and Will it Pass) - Brexit Explained
Yesterday UK and EU finally reached a new agreement for Brexit. While substantially similar to the deal that May secured last year, there are some major differences that we discuss in this video. These include changes to the customs...
Curated Video
Trade Liberalisation
This video lecture discusses market-oriented strategies and policies that promote trade liberalization to achieve growth, development, and increase living standards. It also explains the distinction between theoretical growth and...
Boulder Creek International
The Frontier Ukraine: The Controversial Role of Far-Right Groups in Ukraine's Conflict
WARNING: This video contains footage some viewers may find distressing. The Frontier Ukraine part 4/7: This video explores the controversial far-right Azov Battalion in Ukraine, their role in the conflict with Russian separatists, and...
The Wall Street Journal
The Outlook for Growth in Asia
Japanese Economy Minister Hiroshige Seko and WSJ Editor in Chief Gerard Baker discuss the outlook for Asia's economic growth.
Institute of Art and Ideas
A World Without Borders (long form version)
From the Olympics to the UN we celebrate national identity and culture. Yet nations are typically the source of warfare and conflict. Would we be better to get rid of nations and borders in favour of a wider, ultimately global,...
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What Does Article 13 Mean for EU Copyright
Recently a lot of people have been talking about Article 13 of the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. This controversial new law will make significant changes to copyright law in the EU. Some worry that this will...
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A Norway Style Deal Explained - Brexit Explained.
Although there's not much time left it is possible, with an extension, for the UK to reach a new kind of deal with the EU. One of these potential deals is a Norway style deal. Norway isn't an EU member but is in the European Economic...
Curated Video
Fiscal Rules: Importance, Impact, and Challenges
This video is a lecture discussing fiscal rules in economics. The speaker explains how governments must project their spending and tax revenue in order to maintain fiscal responsibility, and how fiscal rules are individual targets and...
The Economist
The World If... there were no borders
Imagine a world in which there were no borders. Would it lead to chaos or bring about global prosperity?
Curated Video
The Impact of Tax Laws on Business Performance Around the World
The video discusses the impact that the tax system and tax laws have on businesses in different countries. It explains the two main forms of tax that businesses have to pay, which are VAT and corporation tax. The video goes on to explain...
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What is May's Plan B for Brexit? - Brexit Explained
This week May announced her new Brexit plan, her plan B. People have been eagerly awaiting May's new plan to see how she will respond to her votes failure last week. May's deal is ultimately fairly unchanged but there are some shifts to...